Sunita P's Blog – May 2012 Archive (12)

Do you know that the orange colour in pumpkins comes from a pigment called beta carotene.Beta carotene has been known as an immunity booster especially in the elderly.Some studies have also shown that increased consumption of beta carotene can reduce the risk of cancer.It is also well known for it's anti-aging and antioxidants properties. Today's…

Simple and Quick Summer Coolers It's summer time and the temperatures are considerably above normal.Summer is also the time for some refreshing and chilling coolers.How do you beat the scorching heat?Do you prefer aerated cold drinks or make fresh and healthy coolers at home? Come and explore some refreshing and healthy coolers that are all natural-yes,without any preservatives.

In my previous post I had mentioned about the several health benefits of banana. Today I will give you a simple pancake recipe using banana.Basic Banana PancakeIngredients Bananas-2 ripe medium size Sugar-3 tablespoon Honey-2 tablespoon Castor sugar/powdered sugar-1 teaspoon For the Batter All purpose…

When my son was a toddler,I had to go through some trial and error every single day.Mealtimes were like challenges for me but I slowly learned some important lessons.Today I'm going to share some ideas that really worked for me and I hope this will help you guide your kids to eat more veggies. Why Kids Should Eat Vegetables? Vegetables have high nutritional values which protect us from many diseases like cancer,diabetes and heart diseases.Vegetables are rich in…

Turmeric(Curcuma Longa) is a sharp tasting spice derived from a root and is commonly used as a culinary spice in South Asia.This spiceccomes from the underground stem(rhizomes) of the turmeric plant.It has a sharp,woodsy taste and pungent aroma.It has been widely used as a traditional remedy to cure many ailments in…

Filled with vitamins,minerals and fiber,bananas provide some important nutrients to the body. Bananas come as a versatile fruit and are loved by both adults and children.They are an excellent source of energy and can be eaten as whole,sliced to make fruit salad or mashed as baby food

Nutritional Value

Potassium-Bananas are rich in potassium, a mineral essential for healthy heart,muscle,kidney and digestive…

Pakoras are a great choice for evening snacks.A cup of hot beverage with hot and crispy pakoras,a perfect way to enjoy a Sunday evening with family. Indians relish different kinds of pakoras.They can be made with almost any …

Simple and Refreshing Curd Yogurt or curd is a dairy product which is made by lactic fermentation of milk.It is a therapeutic food known for its refreshing taste and smoothness.One should always consume fresh curd made from fresh and pure milk.

Supermarkets today are flooded with several brands and varieties of cooking oils.All oils have different characteristics like nutritional properties,smoking point and culinary uses.Irrespective of your preference,it is always advisable to choose liquid fat over solid fats like butter and margarine.

Oil Fats

Saturated Fats-These fats increase the levels of total cholesterol and LDL which is the bad cholesterol.This allows fat to…

Filled with vitamins,minerals and fiber,bananas provide some important nutrients to the body. Bananas come as a versatile fruit and are loved by both adults and children.They are an excellent source of energy and can be eaten as whole,sliced to make fruit salad or mashed as baby food

Nutritional Value

Potassium-Bananas are rich in potassium, a mineral essential for healthy heart,muscle,kidney and digestive…

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